Applying for Dutch citizenship by naturalisation in the Netherlands
Do you want to apply for the Netherlands (Dutch) nationality? One of the ways is to apply for naturalisatie (naturalisation). You can hand in your application via your municipality.
Usually one of the conditions is that you have been legally living in the Netherlands for at least 5 years. Read all conditions of naturalisation on the website of the Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst – IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service).
In some cases there are exemptions to the condition of 5 years of legal residence.
The municipaity will send the application to the IND. The decision will be made by the IND.
The decision-making process takes a maximum of 12 months. You can track the progress of your application on the Mijn IND online portal.
This is how it works for you
Here is some information from your municipality.
Becoming a Dutch national through naturalization
As a foreign national you can obtain Dutch nationality. One of the ways is through naturalization. Naturalization means acquiring Dutch nationality.
How does it work?
If you want to become a Dutch national through naturalization, you can apply for this at the municipality. Check the conditions(external link) of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) in advance.
That way you are well prepared.
What do I need?
Your residence permit
your valid passport
your birth certificate
the civic integration diploma (or a comparable diploma)
If you are married or a registered partner or you live with a Dutch partner, you must prove this with one of the following documents:
marriage certificate
deed of registered partnership
proof that you have been living together with a Dutch partner for 3 years or more
NB!
The municipality must be able to see that foreign documents are genuine. This can be done by legalizing the documents. Ask the municipality in advance if this is necessary.
Foreign documents must be drawn up in Dutch, English, French or German. If this is not the case, first have the documents translated by a translator who is sworn in in the Netherlands.
What should I do?
Do you want to become a Dutch citizen? Then call the municipality. The telephone number is 015 380 41 11. The municipality will check whether you meet the conditions to become a Dutch citizen. Do you meet the conditions to become a Dutch national through naturalization? Then the municipality will make an appointment with you to submit the application.
Naturalisation per person: € 1.023,00
Naturalisation of partners: € 1.305,00
Naturalisation of a child at the same time: € 151,00 (per child)
Naturalisation for persons who have an asylum residence permit of indefinite duration: € 760,00
Naturalisation for partners who have an asylum residence permit for an indefinite period: € 1.044,00
- The municipality assesses whether you meet all conditions for naturalisation and provides the Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst – IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service) with advice. The municipality sends your file to the IND.
- The IND checks whether you meet all conditions and takes a decision. The IND must take a decision within 12 months. If you have any questions about the application in the meantime, you can contact the IND.
- You officially become a Dutch citizen only after the naturalisation ceremony.
- You can apply for a Dutch travel document 1 week after the naturalisation ceremony.
To object
Do you disagree with the decision? Then you can lodge an objection with the IND.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Midden-Delfland
Visiting address
Anna van Raesfeltstraat 37
2636HX Schipluiden
| Monday | 14:00-17:00 |
| Tuesday | 14:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-12:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00-12:30 |
| Friday | 09:00-12:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |